Monday, October 4, 2010

Jinja Tourist Attractions

Planning to visit Jinja? This is one of the best adventure places for any holiday in Africa. Filled with unique natural and cultural tourism attractions, Jinja is best renowned for being the Source of the Nile River and its first class White Water Rafting Experience!

Top attractions in Jinja

a) Source of River Nile: Uganda is blessed to have the source of river Nile. This is the spot where River Nile starts its long journey to Mediterranean Sea. The source was discovered by John Speke in 1862 and at first it was named Rippon falls.

b) Bujagali falls: These are located only 8kms away from Jinja town. This is the spot where white water rafting starts from along the Nile River.

c) Owen falls dam: This dam was constructed to generate Hydro electric power to Uganda and some parts of Kenya and Rwanda.

4: Other things to see in Uganda on a trip to Jinja include;

  • Mabira forest for Birding,
  • Sezibwa falls,
  • Mukono Town

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